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         Nothing happens by accident to you, My children, whom I love. Trials, tribulations, problems and distresses are all ultimately from My hand, for I am Lord over all.
         The Devil can do nothing except what I allow, but as I have said, often My hands are tied according to your free will and the choices you make. So although all things come from My hand, My hand and heart are oftentimes moved according to your will and choice. Other times you delay or even prevent a certain answer or the granting of a desire because of your lack of yieldedness and obedience.
         Satan walks about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour, and he seeks to trip you up. He puts troubles and problems in your way, then he sits back and points an accusing finger at Me, in the hope that you will curse Me and die. Yet ultimately Satan can do nothing unless I allow it.
         As you call on Me for My protection and help, Satan has no power over you. The Devil often acts as My agent or sheepdog, to execute judgment on those who stray, but he cannot touch one hair of your head if you stay close to Me. Therefore all things come from My hand to you, who love Me.



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